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Attwell Family History

Attwell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Atwell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Attwell family from?

You can see how Attwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Attwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Attwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 228 Attwell families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Attwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Attwell families in 1891.
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What did your Attwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cowman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Attwell. 9% of Attwell men worked as a Cowman and 77% of Attwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Attwell were Bank Clerk and Unpaid Household Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cowman
    9%
  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Lorry Driver
    6%
  • Bank Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Attwell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Attwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Attwell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Attwell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Attwell. For the veterans among your Attwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Attwell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Attwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Attwell in 1965 was 68, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Attwell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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